The remarkable life of a fearless Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
During his lifetime, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked tirelessly to bring equality and justice to Black Americans around the country. King's legacy lives on today through the work of community leaders, activists and ordinary people rejecting systemic racism and building safe, inclusive spaces, promoting acceptance by sharing experiences, educational opportunities, equality funds and more. We commemorate the civil rights leader by remembering his many poignant messages through stories that represent both a lasting legacy and a need for his mission to continue every day until society is fair and just for all.
Fannie Lou Hamer is a strong representation of King’s service; her work for voting rights and peace for all Americans throughout the Civil Rights Movement lay the groundwork for others after her. America ReFramed’s Fannie Lou Hamer’s America celebrates the lesser-known life of one of the Civil Rights Movement’s greatest leaders – stream the film now on PBS Passport.
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